Assistant Professor of Sociology — Health & Human/Tech Interaction

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Sociology with a specialization in Health and Human/Technology Interaction. The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences seeks scholars who will teach, develop courses, and build a productive research agenda focused on the societal impacts of emerging technologies and scientific knowledge.

The ideal candidate will engage with undergraduate programs, participate in general education, and contribute

Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology by start date.
• Strong scholarship in health, mental health, human/technology interaction, health tech, and/or STS.
• Proven teaching excellence and willingness to teach core sociology courses.
• Evidence of research output and presentations.
• Experience engaging diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and core sociology courses.
• Contribute to General Education and program assessment.
• Maintain an active research agenda.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Participate in department, college, and university governance.
• Use Canvas LMS to organize coursework.
• Promote inclusive teaching and learning across diverse student groups.

Skills

Health technology interaction

Sociology of health

Research dissemination

Teaching in higher ed

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Sociology

Tools

Canvas LMS

Qualtrics

Job description

San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Sociology with a specialization in Health and Human/Technology Interaction. The Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences seeks scholars who will teach, develop courses, and build a productive research agenda focused on the societal impacts of emerging technologies and scientific knowledge.

The ideal candidate will engage with undergraduate programs, participate in general education, and contribute